WBIR Features Hazari’s ‘Magic of Chemistry’ Show
Al Hazari visited with WBIR-TV Channel 10 to preview a part of his annual ‘Magic of Chemistry’ show.
UT Scientists Identify Bacterial Genes that Could Lessen Severity of Malaria
UT researchers have identified a set of bacterial genes that may help them find ways to lessen the severity of the disease malaria. Their findings could also aid the research of fellow scientists working in malaria-stricken regions around the world.
UT Celebrates National Chemistry Week with Hazari ‘Magic of Chemistry’ Show
Al Hazari, retired director of labs and lecturer in chemistry, will host the Magic of Chemistry show at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18 in Room 555 of Dabney-Buehler Hall. He will introduce children and adults to the wonders of chemistry through a series of exciting and often explosive demonstrations.
Chemistry Professor Receives $1.6 Million NSF Grant for Advanced Materials Research
Chemistry professor Janice Musfeldt has received a $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to further the field of advanced materials.
Graduate Student Designs Cover Art for Chemistry Industry Journal
A graduate student in the Department of Chemistry has designed the cover art for a recent issue of a well-known industry journal.
UT Patents Help Prevent Everything from Nuclear Disaster to Onion Milkshakes
UT patents have helped improve everything from rechargeable batteries to the taste of dairy products. For example, UT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor’s Chair for Global Nuclear Security Howard Hall, Nuclear Engineering Professor Steven Skutnik, and nuclear engineering student Michael Willis developed and patented a mobile device that can successfully detect sources of nuclear radiation. Take
Chemistry Professor Kabalka to Retire After Forty-Six Years
George Kabalka, a chemistry professor whose research has helped in the advancement of imaging techniques used in the medical field, will retire from UT after a forty-six-year career.
International Outlets Feature Study on Reducing Malaria Severity
International media outlets feature UT malaria study.
Study: Gut Environment Could Reduce Severity of Malaria
Microorganisms in the gut could play a role in reducing the severity of malaria, according to a new study co-authored by UT researchers.
UT-ORNL Professor Dai Ranked Among World’s Most Influential Scientists
Sheng Dai, a professor of chemistry with a joint appointment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named to a list of the most highly cited researchers in the world.
College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Faculty during Annual Awards Ceremony
The College of Arts and Sciences celebrated outstanding faculty with awards in diversity leadership, advising, teaching, research, academic outreach, and service on December 1 at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony held at the Holiday Inn-Downtown.
UT and Y-12 Chemical Sensing Technology Wins National R&D100 Award
R&D Magazine has recognized a low-cost chemical sensor invented by a UT chemistry professor in partnership with the Y-12 National Security Complex as a top technology product in the marketplace.